Massachusetts environmental hazard contracts
21 contracts tracked across 2 municipalities.
Contracts
21
municipalities
2
Distinct vendors
14
municipalities with the most environmental hazard contracts
Top vendors in Massachusetts environmental hazard
| Vendor | Contracts | Volume |
|---|---|---|
| THE CADMUS GROUP LLC | 5 | $5.5M |
| HORSLEY WITTEN GROUP, INC. | 2 | $3.6M |
| INDUSTRIAL ECONOMICS INC | 2 | $512K |
| COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS EOLWD, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR STANDARDS | 2 | $440K |
| SCIAPS, INC | 1 | $163K |
| EASTERN RESEARCH GROUP INC | 1 | $456K |
Recent environmental hazard contracts in Massachusetts
| Title | municipality | Vendor | Value | Solicitation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE U.S, DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD) / OFFICE OF REAL ESTATE ASSESSMENT CENTER (REAC) IS SEEKING VENDORS TO PROVIDE SPECIFIC, DEDICATED TESTING EQUIPMENT RELATED TO LEAD BASED PAINT HAZARDS. IN ORDER TO TEST FOR THE PRESENCE OF | Massachusetts (HUD federal awards) | SCIAPS, INC | $163K | — |
| SUPPORT FOR LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS IMPLEMENTATION GUIDANCE | Massachusetts (EPA federal awards) | THE CADMUS GROUP LLC | $1.0M | — |
| COMMUNITY-BASED TRAININGS AIMED AT PREVENTING CHILDHOOD LEAD EXPOSURE | Massachusetts (EPA federal awards) | EASTERN RESEARCH GROUP INC | $456K | — |
| TASK ORDER UNDER 68HERC23D0011 FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE LEAD AND COPPER RULE REVISIONS BY DEVELOPING LEAD SERVICE LINE INVENTORIES AND SERVICE LINE MATERIAL VERIFICATIONS. | Massachusetts (EPA federal awards) | THE CADMUS GROUP LLC | $2.9M | — |
| TASK ORDER AWARD - CONTINUED TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO STATES FOR LEAD SERVICE LINE INVENTORIES & REPLACEMENT" | Massachusetts (EPA federal awards) | HORSLEY WITTEN GROUP, INC. | $700K | — |
| ECONOMIC ANALYSIS FOR LEAD SOIL GUIDANCE AND RELATED EFFORTS BASE MODIFICATION: TASK ORDER INITIATION | Massachusetts (EPA federal awards) | INDUSTRIAL ECONOMICS INC | $499K | — |
| F115 - TECHNICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE | Massachusetts (EPA federal awards) | THE CADMUS GROUP LLC | $300K | — |
| R499 - SUPPORT FOR LEAD AND COPPER RULE IMPROVEMENTS | Massachusetts (EPA federal awards) | THE CADMUS GROUP LLC | $286K | — |
| TSCA LEAD-BASED PAINT ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION TRAINING SERVICES | Massachusetts (EPA federal awards) | CLARITY PROPERTY SERVICES, LLC | $115K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING UNDER THE INFLATION REDUCTION ACT (IRA) TO JOHN SNOW INSTITUTE (JSI) RESEARCH AND TRAINING INSTITUTE, INC. TO ENHANCE COMMUNITY INPUT INTO LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL AND CLIMATE POLICY DECISION-MAKING IN BOSTON'S ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE (EJ) NEIGHBORHOODS BY IMPROVING ACCESS TO INFORMATION, CREATING A COMMUNITY ADVISORY COUNCIL (CAC), AND LAUNCHING AN EJ AMBASSADOR PROGRAM FOR PEER OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT IN EAST BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS. JSI INC. ALONG WITH THEIR STATUTORY PARTNER, GASTOACUTE;N INSTITUTE WILL PROVIDE OUTREACH, TRAINING, AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO INCREASE PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT AND INVOLVEMENT IN LOCAL INITIATIVES AND DECISION-MAKING, WHICH WILL BUILD SAFE AND HEALTHY COMMUNITIES AND IMPROVE ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC HEALTH CONDITIONS INCLUDING THE ABILITY TO ADDRESS AND RESPOND TO EXTREME WEATHER AND OTHER CLIMATE IMPACTS. OUTCOMES INCLUDE INCREASED COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT PROCESSES AND DECISION-MAKING, ESTABLISHING NEW COMMUNICATION PATHWAYS, COMMUNITY-LED RECOMMENDATIONS, AND ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH TRAINING PROGRAMS. ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE CREATING A COMMUNITY ADVISORY COUNCIL (CAC), BUILDING CONNECTIONS WITH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND LAUNCHING AN EJ AMBASSADOR PROGRAM FOR PEER OUTREACH IN EAST BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS. THE PROJECT WILL CONNECT RESIDENTS, LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS AND WORKERS INCLUDING THOSE WITH LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY TO BUILD PARTNERSHIP AND COLLABORATION. JSI WILL FOCUS ON PARTNERSHIPS WITH COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDING NEIGHBORS UNITED FOR A BETTER EAST BOSTON (NUBE), AN EAST BOSTON RESIDENT-LED ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO ORGANIZING DISENFRANCHISED NEIGHBORS FOR CIVIC PARTICIPATION; MAVERICK LANDING COMMUNITY SERVICES (MLCS), A NONPROFIT FOCUSED ON BUILDING AN EQUITABLE COMMUNITY IN EAST BOSTON; AND GREENROOTS, AN ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ORGANIZATION IN BOSTON AND CHELSEA WHICH FOCUSES ON PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT, COLLECTIVE ACTION, EDUCATION, AND YOUTH LEADERSHIP. THE PROJECT WILL ORGANIZE A SERIES OF COMMUNITY EVENTS AND TRAININGS TO LISTEN TO COMMUNITY CONCERNS AND INCREASE RESIDENTS UNDER STANDING OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS AND INVOLVEMENT IN MUNICIPAL DECISION-MAKING. THIS PROJECT WILL ESTABLISH A CAC WITH AT LEAST 20 REPRESENTATIVES FROM UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES. THE PROJECT WILL ENHANCE COMMUNICATION AND FEEDBACK MECHANISMS BY ESTABLISHING BI-DIRECTIONAL COMMUNICATION PATHWAYS BETWEEN COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND LOCAL MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT. THIS INCLUDES IN-PERSON MEETINGS, ONLINE COMMUNICATION PLATFORMS, SOCIAL MEDIA, AND VIRTUAL MEETINGS. THE TRAINING PROGRAM WILL ALSO REACH TEACHERS OF ADULT BASIC EDUCATION/ENGLISH FOR SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES, ACADEMIC TEACHERS, AND LOCAL COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATION LEADERS THROUGH A TRAIN-THE TRAINER PROGRAM ON ENVIRONMENTAL AND CLIMATE JUSTICE TOPICS THAT DIRECTLY INFORMS, ENGAGES AND ADDRESSES NEEDS OF EAST BOSTON RESIDENTS. SUBRECIPIENT:THIS GRANT WILL INCLUDE FOUR SUBAWARDS: GASTOACUTE;N INSTITUTE (STATUTORY PARTNER), MAVERICK LANDING COMMUNITY SERVICES (MLCS), NEIGHBORS UNITED FOR A BETTER EAST BOSTON (NUBE), AND GREENROOTS. THE GASTOACUTE;N INSTITUTE IS BASED AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS, BOSTON AND COLLABORATES WIDELY TO EVALUATE HOW POLICIES IMPACT EDUCATION, HEALTH, AND COMMUNITY OUTCOMES. THE GASTOACUTE;N INSTITUTE WILL LEAD COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT TASKS INCLUDING COORDINATING CONVENINGS AND WILL ASSIST IN EVALUATION AND COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT FOR THE PROJECT. MLCS, A NONPROFIT FOCUSED ON BUILDING AN EQUITABLE COMMUNITY IN EAST BOSTON, WILL RECRUIT COMMUNITY ADVISORY COUNCIL (CAC) MEMBERS FROM LOCAL PUBLIC HOUSING RESIDENTS, HOST EDUCATION AND TRAINING EVENTS, AND OFFER PARTICIPANT SUPPORT SUCH AS CHILDCARE AND TRANSLATION TO ENSURE BROAD RESIDENT ENGAGEMENT AND PARTICIPATION. NUBE, AN EAST BOSTON RESIDENT-LED ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO ORGANIZING DISENFRANCHISED NEIGHBORS FOR CIVIC PARTICIPATION, WILL RECRUIT CAC MEMBERS AND HELP ORGANIZ | Massachusetts (EPA federal awards) | JSI RESEARCH & TRAINING INSTITUTE INC | $3.0M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO THE CITY OF BROCKTON, MASSACHUSETTS TO IMPLEMENT ITS DESIGN PROJECT FOR A BIOSOLIDS SLUDGE DRYER AS DIRECTED IN THE 2023 CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT OR AS IDENTIFIED IN AN APPROVED TECHNICAL CORRECTION IF ONE HAS BEEN APPROVED FOR THIS PROJECT.ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED ARE FOR DESIGN OF A SLUDGE DRYER TO REDUCE THE MASS AND VOLUME OF BIOSOLIDS FOR DISPOSAL AND IMPLEMENT A TECHNICALLY RELIABLE AND MORE COST-EFFECTIVE ON-SITE PROCESSING SOLUTION WITH MORE DISPOSAL OPTIONS BY CREATING A CLASS A DRY BIOSOLIDS PRODUCT THAT CAN BE BENEFICIALLY USED OR MORE EASILY DISPOSED OF ONCE PFAS IS DESTROYED. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES ARE A 100% DESIGN FOR CONSTRUCTION, WHICH IS EXPECTED TO LEAD TO A COMPLETED CONSTRUCTION PROJECT THAT WILL IMPROVE WATER QUALITY THROUGH REDUCED WASTE AND DESTRUCTION OF PFAS FOR THE RESIDENTS OF BROCKTON. | Massachusetts (EPA federal awards) | BROCKTON, MA, CITY OF | $2.0M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO THE TOWN OF HULL TO IMPLEMENT ITS PROJECT TO REPLACE THE TOWN OF HULL PUMP STATION 9 AS DIRECTED IN THE 2022 CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT.ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED AS DESCRIBED IN THE WORKPLAN ARE: THE HULL PUMP STATION 9 PROJECT WILL REPLACE THE CURRENT DETERIORATED STATION, WHICH IS WELL BEYOND ITS USEFUL LIFE, WITH A NEW STATION THAT MEETS ALL CURRENT CODES, AS WELL AS ADDRESSES CLIMATE CHANGE/RESILIENCY MEASURES. THE COMMUNITY DESIGNATED FUNDING WILL SUPPORT THE CONSTRUCTION PHASE OF THE PROJECT.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLE IS TO REPLACE THE CURRENT DETERIORATED STATION, WHICH ARE EXPECTED TO LEAD TO TO INCREASE RESILIENCY, IMPROVE ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND RESTORE RELIABILITY FOR PUMP STATION 9 FOR RESIDENTS OF THE TOWN OF HULL. | Massachusetts (EPA federal awards) | TOWN OF HULL | $2.0M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS GRANT AGREEMENT IS BEING AWARDED FEDERAL FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,000,000 TO THE TOWN OF HOPEDALE, MASSACHUSETTS TO IMPLEMENT ITS PROJECT TO INSTALL A WATER STORAGE TANK AS DIRECTED IN THE 2022 CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT.ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED ARE INSTALLATION OF A SECOND STANDPIPE WATER STORAGE TANK TO PROVIDE THE REQUIRED STORAGE AND ADDITIONAL REDUNDANCY AT THE APPROPRIATE PRESSURE. THE WATER TANK INSTALLATION WILL INCLUDE NECESSARY EXCAVATION, FOUNDATION, AND SITE WORK, CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW TANK AND APPURTENANCES, AND MISCELLANEOUS ELECTRICAL AND INSTRUMENTATION WORK. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES ARE INSTALLATION OF A WATER STORAGE TANK, INCLUDING NECESSARY EXCAVATION, FOUNDATION, SITE WORK, ELECTRICAL WORK TO POWER IN-TANK MECHANICAL MIXER AND LIGHTING, AND INSTRUMENTATION EQUIPMENT TO ALLOW THE TANK TO CONNECT TO THE TOWN'S SCADA SYSTEM, WHICH ARE EXPECTED TO LEAD TO ADDITIONAL EMERGENCY STORAGE AND REDUNDANT FIRE FLOW STORAGE AND STORAGE AT THE APPROPRIATE PRESSURE WITHIN THE WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM ALLOWING FOR A GREATER TURNOVER RATE IN THE EXISTING WATER TANK FOR THE CITIZENS OF THE TOWN OF HOPEDALE. | Massachusetts (EPA federal awards) | TOWN OF HOPEDALE | $2.0M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO THE TOWN OF FOXBOROUGH TO IMPLEMENT ITS PROJECT TO PRODUCE A SEWER FEASIBILITY STUDY ALONG ROUTE 1 AS DIRECTED IN THE 2023 CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT OR AS IDENTIFIED IN AN APPROVED TECHNICAL CORRECTION IF ONE HAS BEEN APPROVED FOR THIS PROJECT.ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED ARE TO STUDY THE VIABLE OPTIONS FOR CONNECTING RESIDENCES ALONG ROUTE 1 TO THE SEWER COLLECTION SYSTEM.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES OF THE STUDY WILL BE TO IDENTIFY VIABLE OPTIONS FOR CONNECTING RESIDENCES TO THE SEWER SYSTEM WHICH IS WHICH IS EXPECTED TO LEAD TO IMPROVED WATER QUALITY ALONG ROUTE 1 AND THE SURROUNDING AREA. | Massachusetts (EPA federal awards) | TOWN OF FOXBOROUGH | $320K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:AS THE PRIMARY COORDINATING AGENCY OF THE COMMONWEALTH FOR STATE LEAD ENFORCEMENT PURSUANT TO TSCA, TITLE IV, THE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF LABOR STANDARDS ('DLS') PROPOSES LEAD ENFORCEMENT INITIATIVES OF THREE GENERAL TYPES IN FY2023. THESE INITIATIVES ARE IN ACCORDANCE WITH USEPA PRIORITIES FOR DECENTRALIZATION OF TITLE IV LEAD REGULATORY OPERATIONS AND AUTHORITY TO THE STATES. IN ADDITION, THESE INITIATIVES APPLY EPA'S OPERATING PRINCIPLES FOR COMPLIANCE ASSISTANCE, COMPLIANCE MONITORING, INCENTIVES, AND ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE MA LEAD TRAINING, ACCREDITATION AND CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS IN AN EFFECTIVE MANNER.ACTIVITIES:THESE PROPOSED INITIATIVES ARE: THE CONDUCT OF 44 LEAD-SAFE RENOVATION OR 'RRP' RULE INSPECTIONS FOR THE TWO YEAR GRANT PERIOD FOCUSED ON WORK SITES WHERE CARELESSLY OR IMPROPERLY CONDUCTED HOME RENOVATION WORK RESULTS IN THE CREATION OF SERIOUS LEAD HAZARDS OR LEAD POISONINGS. THIS WORK WOULD INCLUDE THE DEVELOPMENT AND REFINEMENT OF INSPECTIONAL CHECKLISTS AND OTHER ENFORCEMENT PROTOCOLS FOR ENFORCEMENT OF LSR-RELATED REQUIREMENTS THAT HAVE RECENTLY BEEN INCORPORATED INTO THE DLS DELEADING STANDARD. ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS ARISING FROM SAID INSPECTIONS WOULD BE ASSESSED AND PROSECUTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH OUR REVISED 2017 ENFORCEMENT RESPONSE POLICY (ERP) DEVELOPED UNDER A PREVIOUS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT. A CONTINUATION OF THE LEAD ABATEMENT INSPECTIONS BEGUN UNDER PREVIOUS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS. THESE INSPECTIONS WILL DOCUMENT COMPLIANCE WITH TSCA, TITLE IV REQUIREMENTS SET FORTH AT 40 CFR PART 745, SUBPART L AND STATE REQUIREMENTS FOR LEAD-BASED PAINT ACTIVITIES SET FORTH AT 454 CMR 22.00. A TOTAL OF 14 DELEADING COMPLIANCE INSPECTIONS WOULD BE PERFORMED FOR THE TWO YEAR GRANT PERIOD. THESE INSPECTIONS WOULD BE TARGETED THROUGH OUR NEUTRAL ADMINISTRATIVE INSPECTION SCHEME WHICH INCORPORATES JOB NOTIFICATIONS, TIPS AND COMPLAINTS AND PRIOR HISTORY OF NON-COMPLIANCE. ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS ARISING FROM SAID INSPECTIONS WOULD BE ASSESSED IN ACCORDANCE WITH OUR REVISED 2017 ENFORCEMENT RESPONSE POLICY (ERP) DEVELOPED UNDER A PREVIOUS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:- CONDUCT 44 LSR/RRP RULE INSPECTIONS FOCUSED ON WORK SITES WHERE RENOVATION IS BEING PERFORMED, TO CHECK FOR PROPER TRAINING OF THE WORK FORCE, LICENSURE OF THE COMPANY OR FIRM, AND COMPLIANCE WITH DLS' LEAD-SAFE RENOVATION WORK PRACTICE REQUIREMENTS. - DLS PROPOSES TO CONDUCT 14 DELEADING ENFORCEMENT INSPECTIONS BEGUN UNDER A PREVIOUS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT. DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THIS PROGRAM INCLUDE THE CITIZENS OF MASSACHUSETTS, AND ESPECIALLY CHILDREN, AS LEAD POISONING IN CHILDREN CAUSES NUMEROUS HEALTH PROBLEMS. - DLS PROPOSES TO CONDUCT 7 LEAD-SAFE RENOVATOR-SUPERVISOR COURSE AUDITS AT LICENSED LEAD TRAINING PROVIDER COURSES. DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THIS PROGRAM INCLUDE THE CITIZENS OF MASSACHUSETTS, AND ESPECIALLY CHILDREN, AS LEAD POISONING IN CHILDREN CAUSES NUMEROUS HEALTH PROBLEMS. | Massachusetts (EPA federal awards) | COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS EOLWD, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR STANDARDS | $220K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:AS THE PRIMARY COORDINATING AGENCY OF THE COMMONWEALTH FOR STATE LEAD ENFORCEMENT PURSUANT TO TSCA, TITLE IV, THE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF LABOR STANDARDS ('DLS') PROPOSES LEAD ENFORCEMENT INITIATIVES OF THREE GENERAL TYPES IN FY2023. THESE INITIATIVES ARE IN ACCORDANCE WITH USEPA PRIORITIES FOR DECENTRALIZATION OF TITLE IV LEAD REGULATORY OPERATIONS AND AUTHORITY TO THE STATES. IN ADDITION, THESE INITIATIVES APPLY EPA'S OPERATING PRINCIPLES FOR COMPLIANCE ASSISTANCE, COMPLIANCE MONITORING, INCENTIVES, AND ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE MA LEAD TRAINING, ACCREDITATION AND CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS IN AN EFFECTIVE MANNER. ACTIVITIES:THESE PROPOSED INITIATIVES ARE: THE CONDUCT OF 44 LEAD-SAFE RENOVATION OR 'RRP' RULE INSPECTIONS FOR THE TWO YEAR GRANT PERIOD FOCUSED ON WORK SITES WHERE CARELESSLY OR IMPROPERLY CONDUCTED HOME RENOVATION WORK RESULTS IN THE CREATION OF SERIOUS LEAD HAZARDS OR LEAD POISONINGS. THIS WORK WOULD INCLUDE THE DEVELOPMENT AND REFINEMENT OF INSPECTIONAL CHECKLISTS AND OTHER ENFORCEMENT PROTOCOLS FOR ENFORCEMENT OF LSR-RELATED REQUIREMENTS THAT HAVE RECENTLY BEEN INCORPORATED INTO THE DLS DELEADING STANDARD. ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS ARISING FROM SAID INSPECTIONS WOULD BE ASSESSED AND PROSECUTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH OUR REVISED 2017 ENFORCEMENT RESPONSE POLICY (ERP) DEVELOPED UNDER A PREVIOUS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT. A CONTINUATION OF THE LEAD ABATEMENT INSPECTIONS BEGUN UNDER PREVIOUS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS. THESE INSPECTIONS WILL DOCUMENT COMPLIANCE WITH TSCA, TITLE IV REQUIREMENTS SET FORTH AT 40 CFR PART 745, SUBPART L AND STATE REQUIREMENTS FOR LEAD-BASED PAINT ACTIVITIES SET FORTH AT 454 CMR 22.00. A TOTAL OF 14 DELEADING COMPLIANCE INSPECTIONS WOULD BE PERFORMED FOR THE TWO YEAR GRANT PERIOD. THESE INSPECTIONS WOULD BE TARGETED THROUGH OUR NEUTRAL ADMINISTRATIVE INSPECTION SCHEME WHICH INCORPORATES JOB NOTIFICATIONS, TIPS AND COMPLAINTS AND PRIOR HISTORY OF NON-COMPLIANCE. ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS ARISING FROM SAID INSPECTIONS WOULD BE ASSESSED IN ACCORDANCE WITH OUR REVISED 2017 ENFORCEMENT RESPONSE POLICY (ERP) DEVELOPED UNDER A PREVIOUS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:- CONDUCT 44 LSR/RRP RULE INSPECTIONS FOCUSED ON WORK SITES WHERE RENOVATION IS BEING PERFORMED, TO CHECK FOR PROPER TRAINING OF THE WORK FORCE, LICENSURE OF THE COMPANY OR FIRM, AND COMPLIANCE WITH DLS' LEAD-SAFE RENOVATION WORK PRACTICE REQUIREMENTS. - DLS PROPOSES TO CONDUCT 14 DELEADING ENFORCEMENT INSPECTIONS BEGUN UNDER A PREVIOUS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT. DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THIS PROGRAM INCLUDE THE CITIZENS OF MASSACHUSETTS, AND ESPECIALLY CHILDREN, AS LEAD POISONING IN CHILDREN CAUSES NUMEROUS HEALTH PROBLEMS. | Massachusetts (EPA federal awards) | COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS EOLWD, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR STANDARDS | $220K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT IS BEING AWARDED FEDERAL FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $150,000 TO MASSACHUSETTS COALITION FOR OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH (MASSCOSH) TO TRAIN YOUNG PEOPLE TO BE ADVOCATES, ORGANIZERS, AND PEER EDUCATORS ABOUT EDUCATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE IN BOSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS (BPS). THE RECIPIENT WILL WORK WITH PARTNERS (YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS, BPS PARENTS, THE BOSTON TEACHERS UNION, ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCACY GROUPS, AND ACADEMIC PROFESSIONALS, AND TEENS LEAD @ WORK (TL@W)) TO EMPOWER YOUNG PEOPLE TO ADVOCATE FOR THE TANGIBLE IMPROVEMENTS THEY DESIRE FOR THEIR EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENTS. SPECIFICALLY, THIS PROJECT WILL ORGANIZE THE MOST IMPACTED STUDENTS TO BUILD THEIR COLLECTIVE POWER AND INFLUENCE OVER REPAIRS, RENOVATIONS, AND NEW CONSTRUCTION IN THE SCHOOL DISTRICT AND DIRECTLY INFLUENCE THE DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF PROPOSED DISTRICT INFRASTRUCTURE OVERHAULS LIKE THE GREEN NEW DEAL FOR BOSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLSMDASH; THE BOSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS 'COMMITMENT TO EXPANDING ACCESS TO SAFE, HEALTHY, RESILIENT, AND INSPIRING LEARNING SPACES'.ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE YOUTH-LED EDUCATION, TRAINING AND WORKSHOPS HELD IN BOSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS (BPS) CLASSROOMS, CLUBS, AND AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS; THE TEENS LEAD @ WORK (TL@W) EDUCATING AND ORGANIZING BPS YOUNG PEOPLE FACING POOR INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY FROM SCHOOL BUILDING CONDITIONS; THE TL@W AND ITS ALLIED ORGANIZATIONS COLLABORATING TO CREATE INDEPENDENT SPACES FOR STUDENTS TO DISCUSS CONCERNS, GRIEVANCES, UNDERSTANDING THE ROOT CAUSES OF DISTRICT ISSUES, AND CRAFT CAMPAIGN STRATEGIES AND TACTICS TO IMPROVE ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC HEALTH CONDITIONS AND ENSURE MEANINGFUL YOUTH ENGAGEMENT IN PROBLEM SOLVING.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE: - BIMONTHLY MEETINGS WITH ORGANIZED BOSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS (BPS) STUDENTS (TARGET: 8 SCHOOLS WITH A MINIMUM OF 20 STUDENTS/MEETING) - 8 (1/SCHOOL) SOCIAL MEDIA INFOGRAPHICS, 1 POLICY RECOMMENDATION (UPDATED BIANNUALLY AS MORE WALKTHROUGH DATA IS COLLECTED), AND 1-2 ACADEMIC REPORT BASED ON SCHOOL WALK THROUGH DATA - CREATION OF STUDENT RECOMMENDATIONS AND EJ STANDARDS FOR CLASSROOMS - PETITION FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THOSE STANDARDS AND RECOMMENDATIONS WITH 200+ SIGNATURES DELIVERED TO BPS AND CITY DECISION-MAKERS - STUDENT TESTIMONY DELIVERED TO BPS DECISION MAKERS 1/MONTH AT SCHOOL COMMITTEE. - STUDENT TESTIMONY DELIVERED TO CITY COUNCILORS ON 4 OCCASIONS. - THE IMPLEMENTATION OF STUDENT ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE RECOMMENDATIONS WITHIN THE GREEN NEW DEAL FOR BPS PLANNING AND OVERHAUL OF DISTRICT INFRASTRUCTURE - CONDUCTION OF A HEALTH IMPACT ASSESSMENT THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE: - THE IMPLEMENTATION OF STUDENT ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE RECOMMENDATIONS WITHIN THE GREEN NEW DEAL FOR BPS PLANNING AND OVERHAUL OF DISTRICT INFRASTRUCTURE IN 2 SCHOOLS. - INFRASTRUCTURAL IMPROVEMENTS GUIDED BY ORGANIZED STUDENTS RESULTING IN INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS SUCH AS UNIVERSAL HVAC SYSTEMS, SUSTAINABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS, AND HEALTHY BUILT ENVIRONMENTS, WITH MAJOR BENEFICIARIES BEING THE MOST VULNERABLE BPS STUDENTS. - OFFICIAL STUDENT AND TEACHER OVERSIGHT ESTABLISHED THROUGH A GREEN NEW DEAL STUDENT AND TEACHER ADVISORY COMMITTEE, WHERE STUDENTS ARE IN THE ROOM DURING THE PLANNING, DESIGN, AND IMPLEMENTATION. - INCREASE OF ORGANIZED BPS STUDENT ADVOCATES (TARGET: 100) - INCREASE OF STUDENTS AWARE OF ENVIRONMENTAL INJUSTICE AND STUDENT RECOMMENDATIONS/ORGANIZING (TARGET: 750) THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE RESIDENTS OF BOSTON, MA. | Massachusetts (EPA federal awards) | MASSACHUSETTS COALITION FOR OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH, INC. | $150K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SOUTHEASTERN MASSACHUSETTS AND THE OLD BEDFORD VILLAGE DEVELOPMENT, A COMMUNITY-BASED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION LOCATED IN NEW BEDFORD, MASSACHUSETTS. OLD BEDFORD VILLAGE DEVELOPMENT IS DEDICATED TO COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT WITH A SPECIAL FOCUS ON THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE LOCAL ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC HEALTH AS WELL AS WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT. SPECIFICALLY FOR THIS PROJECT, OLD BEDFORD VILLAGE DEVELOPMENT WILL PROVIDE SUPPORT TO DIRECTLY ENGAGE LOCAL RESIDENTS IN NEW BEDFORD IN TRAINING AND LOCAL DECISION MAKING AT DIFFERENT LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT AND COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS TO ENSURE COMMUNITY VOICES ARE HEARD AND WORK IN PARTNERSHIP TO FIND SOLUTIONS TO LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL AND PUBLIC HEALTH ISSUES THAT IMPACT AIR, WATER AND SOIL. OLD BEDFORD VILLAGE DEVELOPMENT WILL ALSO INCREASE PUBLIC AWARENESS AND ACCESS TO LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL CAREERS BY IMPLEMENTING A SERIES OF CAREER FORUMS AND PROVIDE LOCAL ACCESS TO JOB TRAINING, BUILD SKILLS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL CAREERS INCLUDING DEVELOPING AN APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM WITH LOCAL BUSINESSES FOR GREEN EMPLOYMENT IN A WORKING PORT AND HARBOR COMMUNITY.ACTIVITIES:IN THIS PROJECT OLD BEDFORD VILLAGE DEVELOPMENT WILL CREATE AND CONVENE AN ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE COUNCIL INCLUDING LOCAL COMMUNITY RESIDENTS TO CREATE A SPACE FOR PARTICIPANTS TO HAVE AN ACTIVE VOICE IN LOCAL DECISION MAKING, SHARE LOCAL KNOWLEDGE ABOUT ENVIRONMENTAL AND PUBLIC HEALTH CONDITIONS, AND TO IMPROVE PROBLEM SOLVING FOR EXISTING ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ISSUES INCLUDING 1-2 SPECIFIC PROJECTS THAT LOCAL, STATE AND/OR FEDERAL GOVERNMENT WILL WORK ON TOGETHER TO IMPROVE LOCAL ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC HEALTH CONDITIONS. THIS PROJECT WILL ALSO CONVENE 3 TO 4 LOCAL COMPANIES FROM THE MARITIME/SUSTAINABILITY SECTOR AND CONDUCT A SERIES OF CAREER AWARENESS FORUMS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND ADULTS TO PREPARE YOUTH AND LOCAL COMMUNITY MEMBERS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL CAREERS. OLD BEDFORD VILLAGE DEVELOPMENT WILL ALSO HOLD 10 INFORMATION/RECRUITMENT SESSIONS FOR A NEW GREEN JOBS TRAINING PROJECT AND SELECT 20 COMMUNITY MEMBER INDIVIDUALS INTERESTED IN ENVIRONMENTAL CAREERS FOR COMPREHENSIVE TRAINING IN A RANGE OF PROFESSIONAL CLASSES INCLUDING OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY, LEAD, ASBESTOS AND OTHER BASIC COURSES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE INSTITUTE OF ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION. THE PROJECT WILL ALSO RECRUIT 4-6 LOCAL BUSINESS PARTNERS TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 20 JOB TRAINING PROJECT GRADUATES WITH APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITIES LEADING TO ON-THE-JOB TRAINING AND A PATH TO SUCCESSFUL CAREER PLACEMENT FOR GREEN EMPLOYMENT.SUBRECIPIENT:OLD BEDFORD VILLAGE DEVELOPMENT WILL PROVIDE STAFF SUPPORT TO DIRECTLY SUPPORT PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION INCLUDING WORK TO ENGAGE LOCAL RESIDENTS IN NEW BEDFORD IN TRAINING AND LOCAL DECISION MAKING AT DIFFERENT LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT AND COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS TO ENSURE COMMUNITY VOICES ARE HEARD AND WORK IN PARTNERSHIP TO FIND SOLUTIONS TO LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL AND PUBLIC HEALTH ISSUES THAT IMPACT AIR, WATER AND SOIL. OLD BEDFORD VILLAGE DEVELOPMENT WILL ALSO INCREASE PUBLIC AWARENESS AND ACCESS TO LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL CAREERS BY IMPLEMENTING A SERIES OF CAREER FORUMS AND PROVIDE LOCAL ACCESS TO JOB TRAINING, BUILD SKILLS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL CAREERS INCLUDING DEVELOPING AN APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM WITH LOCAL BUSINESSES FOR GREEN EMPLOYMENT IN A WORKING PORT AND HARBOR COMMUNITY.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE: - RECRUITMENT OF 6 - 12 STAKEHOLDERS (BUSINESSES/NONPROFITS/GOVERNMENT) AND LOCAL RESIDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE COUNCIL MEETINGS. - RECRUITMENT OF AT LEAST 4 COMPANIES FROM ENVIRONMENTAL AND MARINE INDUSTRIES TO PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT FORUMS FOCUSED ON LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL CAREERS. - AT LEAST 6 LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL CAREERS COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT FORUMS. - RECRUITMENT AND ENROLLMENT OF AT LEAST 20 UNEMPLOYED/UNDEREMPLOYED COMMUNITY MEMBERS INTO A NEW GREEN EMPLO | Massachusetts (EPA federal awards) | SOUTHCOAST COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC | $100K | — |
| TASK ORDER AWARD UNDER THE OW SMALL BUSINESS MULTIPLE AWARD CONTRACT 68HERC20D0011 TITLED "TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO STATE LEAD SERVICE LINE INVENTORIES & REMOVAL" | Massachusetts (EPA federal awards) | HORSLEY WITTEN GROUP, INC. | $2.9M | — |
| TECHNICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR LEAD SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE | Massachusetts (EPA federal awards) | THE CADMUS GROUP LLC | $1.0M | — |
| IGF::CL::IGF FRANKFORT ASBESTOS | Massachusetts (EPA federal awards) | INDUSTRIAL ECONOMICS INC | $13K | — |